Webster Parkman murder tale haunt Boston history
The Parkman Webster case unfolds from the 1849 Boston disappearance to the sensational trial. Prof John W Webster, Harvard chemistry chair, is linked to Dr George Parkman, whose murder led to grisly evidence including teeth and bone fragments recovered from the professor’s lab. Webster admits killing in a confession claiming provocation and unpremeditated act, be taken to the gallows after a public trial with figures like Oliver Wendell Holmes testifying.
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George Park
John W. Webster
Rd College
Parkman
Boston
Webster
Harvard
Boston Medical
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Pocatello Men Enter Citizens Training Camp At Fort Douglas
Edward C. Elliott and Robert H. Palmer of Po catello become Idaho's first residents to enroll in the Salt Lake Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Fort Douglas, August 21 to September 16, 1916. Elliott, a 30 year railroad mechanical engineer, and Palmer, a four year lawyer, bring notable backgrounds from the University of Utah and the University of Chicago. More than 100 businesses have joined the honor rolls in Salt Lake.
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Salt Lake
Edward C. Elliott
Robert H. Palmer
Pocatello
Idaho
Citizens
Fort Douglas
Utah
Commercial Club
Elliott
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Pennsylvania National Guard
Palmer
Adrian College
Salt Lake Camp Enlistment Drives Recruiting Push
Salt Lake City business leaders join a camp with pay protection and job security. Active recruitment has begun with about 30 professionals enrolled. hundreds expected next week. Enrollment info available from Captain W B Wallace of the 20th Infantry at the Commercial Club Salt Lake.
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Sal Lake
W. B. Wallace
20Th Infantry
Commercial Club
Salt Lake
Billie Burke to Headline Crown Theater Parties
Billie Burke events promise lively parties at the Crown Theater on Wednesday and Thursday, according to an ad. The promotion highlights social gatherings and entertainment featuring Burke as the main draw.
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Billie Burke
the Crown Theater
Adv
Indian land sale bid notice at Fort Hall Idaho
Under rules dated October 12 1910 lands are offered for sealed bids to the highest bidder. Bids are due at the Fort Hall Idaho superintendent’s office with ten percent deposit and must be for one tract per bid. Open bids July 12 1916 at 2 pm for allottee Millie Carnes land in section 34 township 68 range 34E 80 acres appraised 6250 with cash or deferred payment options.
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Fort Hall
Idaho
Fort Hall Indian Agency
Hr. J. Miller
Millie Carnes
Nwy & Nwy
Lord Mayor Wakefield Of London Aims At Public Service And Philanthropy
Sir Charles Cheers Wakefield, lord mayor of London, is a leading oil executive with long civic life since 1895. He entered public office in 1904 and has earned honors from France and Belgium, along with the Kaiser. He traveled widely, wrote Future Trade in the Far East, and is a knight of Mercy and St John Jerusalem, with a noted art collection.
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Charles Cheers Wakefield
London
Court of Common Council
France
Belgium
Far East
Alwayva Haan Daaply
Order of Mercy
Order of St. John Jerusalem
New Painfree Corn Remedy Promises Quick Peel
An advertisement touts a two second painless corn treatment that removes corns like a banana peel. It claims no pressure on healthy flesh and appeals to buyers with a quick, simple application. Distributed by Betewancee Co. and promoted as the world’s best corn remedy.
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Pocatello
H. H. Whittlesey
Mira
AL. Cooi
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or narcotics and can be given to children as confidently as adults. Marketed as excellent for coughs and colds and available everywhere.
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George Parkman
J. W. Webster
Ei Yavar
State OF Idaho
University of Utah
University of Chicago
Honor Rollenbergy
Trist Auto Co
West Center
General Electric
Southern Idaho Water Power Co
First National Bank
Pocatello, Idaho
Cluen & Allen
Hub
Nan Searlee
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